Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam admits he regrets Cole Palmer never moved to Old Trafford.
Palmer’s move to Chelsea is set to become one of the club’s best signings. After a string of impressive displays. With Stam admitting he regret not joining the Red Devils after seeing the England international’s displays.
Stam’s praise for Palmer comes after the Englishman’s incredible start to the season, with 11 goals and six assists in 16 league games for Chelsea.
Palmer’s impressive form has seen him pick up where he left off last season when he was name Young Player of the Year.
“When you see the quality of Cole Palmer and he’s so close to you. You have to wonder how Manchester United miss out on him. Or maybe they trie and couldn’t get a deal done.” Stam told Sport Lens.
“It would be great to see him at Manchester United and as a fan of the club he would love to see it happen as well.”
“However, with his current form, there may not be any club that can afford to pay for him.”
According to Stam, Palmer’s calmness on the ball, creativity. And goal-scoring threat make him the most influential player in the Premier League right now.
“He is using his strengths to help their other players,” Stam told Sports Lens.
Stam acknowledges that Salah is also having ทางเข้า ufabet an outstanding season. But believes Palmer’s ability to make an instant impact at Chelsea sets him apart.
“Palmer is very different [to Salah] because he doesn’t have the experience that Salah has when it comes to handling the opposition, but being so important for Chelsea so quickly and being so confident is amazing.”